Colorado hosts Ouray Ice Climbing Championship – video

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Climbing ice sounds like something one might attempt in a recurring nightmare, but it turns out some people do it for sport. Twenty-five elite climbers took part in the renowned Ouray Ice Climbing contest in Colorado last Saturday. France's Jeff Mercier became the first climber to conquer the course as he reached the top with just three seconds to spare